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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2, Part Two : Chapter 2, Work, Sensorial, Normalcy.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Montessori, what is the first sign of normalization in a child?
(a) Concentration.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Achievement.
(d) Apathy.

2. When Montessori gave up her medical practice to focus on her teaching, where was she invited a number of times?
(a) America.
(b) Japan.
(c) England.
(d) Asia.

3. In "Work, Sensorial, Normalcy," what does Standing mean by sensorial world?
(a) Conditioned learning.
(b) An attachement to reality.
(c) Required training.
(d) Complusion.

4. According to Montessori, when does a child begin to consciously participate in the growth and development of his mind?
(a) Ages 3-6 years.
(b) Ages 0-3 years.
(c) Ages 9-12 years.
(d) Ages 6-9 years.

5. During the time Montessori began working, who was making great efforts to understand the mentally ill?
(a) Newton.
(b) Freud.
(c) Clements.
(d) Kennedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Exploration, Development," how does Standing describe the type of work that occurs among the children?

2. According to Standing, what happens when the obstacles are removed from the path of the children?

3. According to Montessori, in addition to early childhood, what other stage of development is one of great transformation?

4. What element of a child's current activities did Montessori reduce and supplement with more structured activities?

5. Where did Montessori and her parents move so she could go to a better school?

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